Department Archives: School of Performing Arts

UCF students, faculty and alumni have been recognized by the Orlando Sentinel for their work in theatres across Central Florida.

Professor of violin Ayako Yonetani is teaching a course that explores music’s impact on brain function and human behavior.

The UCF Ethics Bowl Team has won the Association for Practical and Professional Ethics’ Southeast Regional Ethics Bowl Championship for the third time in the past five years.

The UCF Opera opened Nov. 9 in the Rehearsal Hall with their seasonal selection of operatic scenes.

Theatre UCF presents Eugène Ionesco’s absurdist classic, Rhinoceros, a sharp and satirical exploration of societal pressures and the power of individuality. The production will run November 14th – 24th, 2024, in the black box theatre. In a sleepy provincial town, an ordinary day turns extraordinary when a rhinoceros rampages through the streets, shocking the townspeople. […]

Each semester, UCF students work on-site at Universal Orlando Resort, gaining first-hand experience in developing theme park rides and experiences, including the upcoming Universal Epic Universe.

Recently, UCF Music student Luis Burke was invited to perform at the 2024 Hispanic Heritage Awards at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Read about his experience in his own words below. The day has finally come, after auditioning for this event and receiving this acceptance I am heading to Washington DC. […]

UCF music professor Michael Morrow emphasizes UCF’s proactive approach to addressing mental health issues within marching bands.

The UCF College of Arts and Humanities welcomes new faculty members joining our college in fall 2024.

From being a Marching Knight to a 3D environment/lighting artist, Victoria Torres ’24 has a unique perspective on the development of EA SPORTS’ latest video game.